Websites for Techphobes Series: Post 3 One of the most stressful ideas for people who are uncomfortable with technology is the belief that a website must be finished before it can be useful. Many small business owners and authors delay launching or updating their site...
Starting a WordPress website is an exciting step, whether you are launching a blog, a small business site, an author platform, or an online portfolio. But before you ever choose a theme or write your first post, you face a foundational decision that will determine how...
From Manuscript to Web Page: Turning Your Writing into Evergreen Content Writers often think of their work as something complete once it reaches manuscript form. Whether it becomes a book, an article, a short story, or a collection of essays, the writing feels...
Starting a blog that actually earns income isn’t about luck or hoping a post goes viral. It’s about making smart choices from the beginning—your niche, your platform, your design tools, your growth strategy, and most importantly, how you plan to monetize. The good...
Getting your website discovered by Google and other search engines is one of the most important steps in growing your online presence. No matter how beautiful your design is or how engaging your content may be, if your site isn’t optimized for search engines,...
Affiliate marketing has come a long way from the days of simple coupon sites and banner ads in blog sidebars. By 2026, the landscape is more competitive and more lucrative than ever—if you launch with strategy, clarity, and adaptability. Whether you're starting from...
Starting a WordPress site can feel overwhelming — but with the right tools you can launch a fast, secure, and beautiful site without learning to code. Below are the 10 essential tools I recommend to every WordPress beginner, including hosting, themes, and plugins that...
When you first decide to launch a website, one of the earliest choices you’ll face is how you’ll build it. If you’ve landed on GoDaddy, you’ve probably noticed they offer two very different options: GoDaddy Website Builder – a simple drag-and-drop tool aimed at...
Okay, this one is deceptively simple, friends. You'd be surprised how often I build a great website, but the client has sent not-so-great images for me to use, and then they get mad at me when their website doesn't look the way they imagined it. The images you use on...
Transitioning Seamlessly: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Move from Blogger to WordPress Moving your blog from Blogger to WordPress can be a significant step towards enhancing your website's functionality, customization options, and overall user experience. While the...
Which Platform is Right for You? When it comes to building a website or blog, WordPress is a name that often comes to mind. However, there can be some confusion surrounding the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com. Both platforms offer powerful tools for...
If you’re trying to build a blog, online store, or really any kind of website, you’ll probably want to organize your content at least a little. It might not matter so much in the beginning when your site is small and easily navigable, but as you grow and add pages and...
Keywords are the building blocks of seo. So you might think, okay, well, I just need to get my website built and I can worry about seo later. And that’s true, to some extent. But if you can understand the concepts and pick a few keywords before you start, you’ll save...
SEO, search engine optimization, is an entire industry. Google makes and breaks entire companies with their algorithms and ranking systems. Larger companies have entire SEO teams who work full time on keeping their site at the top of the search. So what about us...
As a web developer and a blogger myself, my clients ask me all the time, "Should I use Wix for my blog?" The answer depends on what you want for the long term of your website. TL;DR: If you want something with a built-in website builder and you're willing to pay for...